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PTSD in Emergency Services

Here you will find a collection of resources for workers and clinicians to help protect emergency service workers from the impacts of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and psychological injuries. 

Our nationally-relevant, officially-endorsed videos, guides and articles have been developed through collaborations with organisations including NSW Police Force, NSW Fire and Rescue, the Black Dog Institute and Phoenix Australia: Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health. 

Emergency services personnel with work-related psychological injuries like PTSD now benefit from better support than ever before. 

Read our articles and review our guides on best-practice treatments for PTSD among emergency service workers. Watch these videos for tips on protecting mental health and supporting recovery. 

Improving your mental health through exercise

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to preserve mental health or recover from mental illness.

Recovery after trauma guides

Find information and support for exposure to traumatic events with EML’s Recovery After Trauma booklets

Work it out – PTSD & emergency services

Physical activity plays an important role not only in maintaining mental wellbeing but managing the symptoms of mental injury, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

PTSD expert guidelines for emergency service workers: a clinician’s summary

For clinicians of emergency service workers with post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This summary of the expert guidelines gives you the gold-standard in diagnosis and treatm...

Delivering leading treatments for PTSD in emergency services

In Australia, there are approximately 80,000 full time emergency services personnel who play a critical role in protecting and helping people and communities in need.

NSW Police Career Transition: Success Stories 

Resources and support for NSW Police Officers transitioning to a new career.

Further resources 

Black Dog Institute 

A not-for-profit which is internationally recognised as a pioneer in the identification, prevention and treatment of mental illnesses, and the promotion of well-being. 

Exercise & Sports Science Australia 

A professional organisation which is committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths of tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners. 

Phoenix Australia: Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health 

Phoenix Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes recovery for the 15 million Australians affected by trauma. 

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